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Hurricane Isaias becomes 2026's first Atlantic hurricane, latest start in decades

Original: “ Isaias was first hurricane of 2026, nearly a month later than record In the 60-year modern era, never have we waited u

Hurricane Isaias has become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, arriving roughly a month later than the record-pace start typical of recent years. Meteorologist Jonathan Erdman reports that in the 60-year modern era, no season has waited until October for its first Atlantic basin hurricane until 2026, making this an unusually late start to hurricane activity.

Why now: An unusually late first hurricane of the Atlantic season is a striking anomaly worth noting in an active weather-news period.

Hurricane IsaiasJonathan ErdmanThe Weather CompanyAtlantic Ocean

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• “ Isaias was first hurricane of 2026, nearly a month later than record In the 60-year modern era, never have we waited until October for the first Atlantic Basin hurricane until 2026. ByJonathan Erdman•3 hours ago “ https:// weather.com/2026/10/08/storms/… · czds · 2

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